Short-term Business Statistics

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute, at the end of September 2022, the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.4% as compared to the end of June 2022 and reached 2.28 million.

In the third quarter of 2022, in comparison with the second quarter of 2022, the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 0.8% and reached 1 743 BGN.

In September 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

An increase in turnover was reported in ‘Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ by 0.8%, in ‘Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco’ by 0.5% and in ‘Retail sale of non-food products (except fuel)’ by 0.3%.

The calendar adjusted turnover increased by 2.1% in September 2022 as compared to the same month of 2021.

An increase was seen in ‘Ret...

Тhe index of production in section ‘Construction’ decreased by 0.2% in September 2022 compared to the previous month. A decrease was observed in the production of building construction - by 0.5%, while the production of civil engineering rose by 0.2%.

As compared to September 2021, the index of production in construction decreased by 1.3%. A decrease was registered both in building construction by 1.7% and in civil engineering - by 0.8%.

The Industrial Production Index decreased by 1.7% in September 2022 compared to August 2022. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

Compared to the previous month, a decrease was reported in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - by 10.4%, while an increase was seen in the mining and quarrying industry - by 2.8% and in the manufacturing - by 1.4%.

In September 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 11.0% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

A growth compared to September 2021 was registered in the man...

In the third quarter of 2022, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 2 159 residential buildings with 14 708 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 1 213 other buildings.

As compared to the third quarter of 2021, the issued building permits for new residential buildings increased by 17.0%, for administrative buildings - by 55.6%, and for other buildings - by 2.5%.

The construction of 1 559 residential buildings with 8 823 dwellings, 11 administrative buildings/o...

The Total Producer Price Index in Industry increased by 6.8% in September 2022 compared to the previous month. Higher prices were registered in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 15.6%, in the mining and quarrying industry by 6.5%, and in the manufacturing by 0.7%.

The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market increased by 9.2% in September 2022 compared to the previous month. The domestic prices went up in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 15.5%, in the mining and quarrying industry by 2.0%, and ...

Тhe index of production in section ‘Construction’ increased by 0.5% in August 2022 compared to the previous month. An equal increase was observed in the production of building construction and the production of civil engineering, both - by 0.5%.

As compared to August 2021, the index of production in construction increased by 1.0%. In building construction an increase of 3.3% was registered, while in civil engineering a decrease of 2.0% was observed.

In August 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

An increase of turnover was reported in ‘Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco’ by 6.5%, in ‘Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ by 1.1% and in ‘Retail sale of non-food products (except fuel)’ by 0.5%.

The calendar adjusted turnover increased by 2.1% in August 2022 as compared to the same month of 2021.

An increase was seen in ‘Retail sal...

The Industrial Production Index increased by 0.7% in August 2022 compared to July 2022. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

Compared to the previous month an increase was reported in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - by 1.5% and in manufacturing - by 1.2%, while a decrease was seen in the mining and quarrying industry - by 7.6%.

In August 2022 the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

Growth compared to August 2021 was reported in the electricity, gas, steam a...

The Total Producer Price Index increased by 8.7% in August 2022 compared to the previous month. Higher prices were registered in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 28.0%, and in the mining and quarrying industry by 5.6%, while lower prices were observed in the manufacturing by 1.6%.

The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market increased by 12.5% compared to July 2022. The domestic prices went up in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 26.5%, and in mining and quarrying industry by 5.3%. Prices fell ...

Тhe index of production in section ‘Construction’ decreased by 0.5% in July 2022 compared to the previous month. The production index of civil engineering fell by 0.7% and production of building construction - by 0.4%.

As compared to July 2021 the index of production in construction decreased by 1.1%. In building construction, a decrease of 3.1% was registered, while in civil engineering an increase of 0.5% was observed.

In July 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices kept the level of the previous month.

A decrease of 3.5% was reported in ‘Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco’.

An increase by 2.0 and 1.2% was registered in ‘Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ and ‘Retail sale of non-food products (except fuel)’, respectively.

The calendar adjusted turnover decreased by 0.7% in July 2022 as compared to the same month of 2021.

A decline of 10.2% was observed in ‘Retail sale of food, beverages...

The Industrial Production Index increased by 0.9% in July 2022 compared to June 2022. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted.

An increase compared to the previous month was reported in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply - by 12.7%, in the mining and quarrying industry - by 3.9%, and a decrease in manufacturing - by 1.6%.

In July 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 17.7% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

Growth compared to July 2021 was reported in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditionin...

The Total Producer Price Index increased by 3.8% in July 2022 compared to the previous month. Higher prices were registered in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 19.3%, while lower prices were observed in the mining and quarrying industry by 14.1%, and in the manufacturing by 2.2%.

The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market increased by 8.0% compared to June 2022. The domestic prices went up in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 20.1%. Prices fell in the mining and quarrying industry by 7.8%, an...

There was an increase in the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased by 1.7% and 5.6%, respectively. The data are preliminary.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 17.4%. The transport performance also increased by 30.5% compared to the second quarter of 2021.

Freight land transport

The transported goods by the land transport were by 1.8% more and the tra...

According to the preliminary data for the second quarter of 2022, the total turnover index in the section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, rose by 9.8% compared to the first quarter of 2022. In the section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 5.4%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of June 2022, the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.5% as compared to the end of March 2022 and reached 2.31 million.

In the second quarter of 2022, in comparison with the first quarter of 2022, the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 7.8% and reached 1 730 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in June 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 1.4% below the level of the previous month. In June 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 0.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in June 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.4% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover kept the level from the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in June 2022 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.8% compared to May 2022.

In June 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 17.4% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

In the second quarter of 2022, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 2 249 residential buildings with 13 810 dwellings, 20 administrative buildings/offices and 1 164 other buildings. The construction of 1 388 residential buildings with 7 202 dwellings, 11 administrative buildings/offices and 604 other buildings was started.

The Total Producer Price Index in June 2022 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month and by 41.4% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in June 2022 increased by 2.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 49.3%.

According to the preliminary data, in May 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 2.0% above the level of the previous month. In May 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 5.8% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in May 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 5.0% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in May 2022 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.4% compared to April 2022. In May 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 20.2% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in May 2022 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month and by 38.2% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in May 2022 decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 47.7%.

According to the preliminary data, in April 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.6% below the level of the previous month. In April 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 2.4% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in April 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 5.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in April 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.4% compared to March 2022.

In April 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.9% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in April 2022 increased by 3.3% compared to the previous month and by 40.2% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in April 2022 rose by 4.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 49.8%.

According to preliminary data during the first quarter of 2022 in comparison with the same quarter of 2021, the goods carried increased (by 2.2%), while the transport performance from the freight land and water transport decreased by 7.9%.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 15.6%. The transport performance also increased by 19.9% compared to first quarter of 2021.

According to the preliminary data for the first quarter of 2022, the total turnover index in the section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, rose by 9.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. In the section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 6.1%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of March 2022 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 0.4% as compared to the end of December 2021 and reached 2.27 million.

In the first quarter of 2022 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries decreased by 1.2% getting 1 593 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2022, the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In March 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.6% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in March 2022, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 9.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 5.0% compared to February 2022.

In March 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 19.0% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

In the first quarter of 2022, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 850 residential buildings with 9 489 dwellings, 18 administrative buildings/offices and 1 071 other buildings. The construction of 1 269 residential buildings with 7 657 dwellings, 11 administrative buildings/offices and 572 other buildings was started.

The Total Producer Price Index in March 2022 increased by 4.3% compared to the previous month and by 36.1% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in March 2022 rose by 4.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices increased by 45.2%.

According to the preliminary data in February 2022 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.8% compared to January 2022.

In February 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 14.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in February 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 6.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in February 2022 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.2% above the level of the previous month. In February 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.3% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in February 2022 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month and by 32.3% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in February 2022 decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices rose by 40.5%.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in January 2022 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar-adjusted turnover rose by 11.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in January 2022 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.7% below the level of the previous month. In January 2022, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 2.2% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

According to the preliminary data in January 2022, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.9% compared to December 2021.

In January 2022, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.5% in comparison with the same month of 2021.

The Total Producer Price Index in January 2022 increased by 3.2% compared to the previous month and by 32.6% compared to the same month of 2021. The Producer Price Index on the Domestic Market in January 2022 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2021, the domestic prices rose by 42.0%.

According to preliminary data during the fourth quarter of 2021 both the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport decreased in comparison with the same quarter of 2020, with 14.1% and 17.0% respectively.

Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year the number of transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) rose by 12.3%. The transport performance also increased by 13.9 % compared to fourth quarter of 2020.

According to the preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2021, the total turnover index in the section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, increased by 8.1% compared to the third quarter of 2021. In the section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 0.1%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of December 2021 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 0.7% as compared to the end of September 2021 and reached 2.27 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2021 in comparison with the third quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 6.1% getting 1 612 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in December 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In December 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in December 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 9.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in December 2021, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.7% compared to November 2021.

In December 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 14.3% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 910 residential buildings with 12 394 dwellings, 33 administrative buildings/offices and 1 171 other buildings. The construction of 1 319 residential buildings with 7 336 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 607 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2021 increased by 1.7% compared to the previous month and with 30.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2021 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 38.6%.

According to the preliminary data, in November 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 1.9% above the level of the previous month. In November 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 3.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in November 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 6.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in November 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.4% compared to October 2021.

In November 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 13.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in November 2021 increased by 5.8% compared to the previous month and with 31.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in November 2021 increased by 8.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 35.4%.

According to the preliminary data, in October 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 1.2% below the level of the previous month. In October 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 1.9% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in October 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 7.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in October 2021, the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.7% compared to September 2021.

In October 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 9.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in October 2021 increased by 3.8% compared to the previous month and by 24.1% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in October 2021 increased by 4.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 25.2%.

According to preliminary data during the third quarter of 2021 both the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased in comparison with the same quarter of 2020.

In the third quarter of 2021 there was a decrease in the transported passengers (by 2.5%) as well in the transport performance (by 1.3%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the third quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 2.2% compared to the second quarter of 2021. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 4.3%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of September 2021 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.0% as compared to the end of June 2021 and reached 2.28 million.

In the third quarter of 2021 in comparison with the second quarter of 2021 the average gross monthly wages and salaries decreased by 0.3% - getting to 1 520 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in September 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data remained at the level of the previous month. In September 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.0% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In September 2021, the turnover in the retail trade increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in September 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 8.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in September 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.6% compared to August 2021.

In September 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 10.5% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In the third quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 846 residential buildings with 8 877 dwellings, 9 administrative buildings/offices and 1 183 other buildings. The construction of 1 357 residential buildings with 6 526 dwellings, 14 administrative buildings/offices and 575 other buildings were started.

Total Producer Price Index in September 2021 increased by 2.4% compared to the previous month and with 20.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in September 2021 increased by 3.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 20.3%.

According to the preliminary data, in August 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 0.5% above the level of the previous month. In August 2021, the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 2.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in August 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.1% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 12.0% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in August 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.8% compared to July 2021.

In August 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 10.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in August 2021 increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month and with 17.9% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in August 2021 increased by 4.2% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 17.2%.

According to the preliminary data, in July 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.9% below the level of the previous month. In July 2021, the calendar adjusted index of production in construction increased by 0.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in July 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 20.2% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in July 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.3% compared to June 2021.

In July 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 8.3% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in July 2021 increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month and with 13.6% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in July 2021 increased by 3.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 11.9%.

According to preliminary data during the second quarter of 2021 in comparison with the same quarter of 2020 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the second quarter of 2021 there was an increase both in the transported passengers (by 30.1%) and the transport performance (by 36.0%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the second quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data, increased by 0.9% compared to the first quarter of 2021. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 4.7%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of June 2021, the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.9% as compared to the end of March 2021 and reached 2.31 million.

In the second quarter of 2021, in comparison with the first quarter of 2021 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.3% getting 1 525 BGN.

According to the preliminary data in June 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.1% compared to May 2021.

In June 2021, the calendar adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 9.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in June 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.5% compared to the previous month. The calendar adjusted turnover rose by 22.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in June 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% above the level of the previous month. In June 2021, the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In the second quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 1 745 residential buildings with 9 952 dwellings, 26 administrative buildings/offices and 1 214 other buildings. The construction of 1 410 residential buildings with 5 993 dwellings, 21 administrative buildings/offices and 642 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in June 2021 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month and with 13.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in June 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 9.9%. 

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in May 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.4% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 23.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in May 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 2.4% below the level of the previous month. In May 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.6% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary data in May 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.2% compared to April 2021.

In May 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 16.5% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in May 2021 increased by 1.9% compared to the previous month and by 13.0% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in May 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 8.9%. 

According to the preliminary data, in April 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data was 2.3% above the level of the previous month. In April 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 15.7% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in April 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 25.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in April 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.2% compared to March 2021.

In April 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 22.8% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in April 2021 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month and with 9.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in April 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 6.8%.

According to preliminary data during the first quarter of 2021 in comparison with the same quarter of 2020 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the first quarter of 2021 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 31.4%) and the transport performance (by 29.4%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the first quarter of 2021 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 5.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 9.1%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of March 2021 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.5% as compared to the end of December 2020 and reached 2.26 million.

In the first quarter of 2021 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 1.7% getting 1 462 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.2% above the level of the previous month. In March 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 11.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in March 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rose by 17.3% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in March 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 3.8% compared to February 2021.

In March 2021 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index rose by 6.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

In the first quarter of 2021, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 546 residential buildings with 8 775 dwellings, of 28 administrative buildings/offices and 1 117 other buildings. The construction of 998 residential buildings with 5 297 dwellings, of 7 administrative buildings/offices and 576 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in March 2021 increased by 1.4% compared to the previous month and with 6.8% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in March 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 3.4%. 

According to the preliminary data, in February 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.2% above the level of the previous month. In February 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.2% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in February 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 3.0% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 0.5% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data in February 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted remains unchanged compared to January 2021.

In February 2021 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

Total Producer Price Index in February 2021 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month and with 3.1% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in February 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2020 the domestic prices rose by 1.1%.

According to the preliminary data, in January 2021 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.3% below the level of the previous month. In January 2021 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 6.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary data in January 2021 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.8% as compared to December 2020.

In January 2021 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.4% in comparison with the same month of 2020.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in January 2021 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 3.9% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

Total Producer Price Index in January 2021 rose by 1.8% compared to the previous month and by 0.7% compared to the same month of 2020. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in January 2021 increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month and by 0.1% compared with January 2020.

According to preliminary data during the fourth quarter of 2020 in comparison with the same quarter of 2019 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 38.0%) and the transport performance (by 53.2%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 8.7% compared to the third quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 0.7%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of December 2020 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 0.9% as compared to the end of September 2020 and reached 2.23 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 in comparison with the third quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.7% getting 1 437 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in December 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.4% below the level of the previous month. In December 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 7.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in December 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted increased by 0.1% as compared to November 2020.

In December 2020 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.3% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in December 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 12.0% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 451 residential buildings with 9 779 dwellings, of 14 administrative buildings/offices and 1 005 other buildings. The construction of 1 008 residential buildings with 5 616 dwellings, of 13 administrative buildings/offices and 572 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2020 increased by 1.9% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 0.7%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2020 increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 0.5%.

According to the preliminary data in November 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.5 % as compared to October 2020.

In November 2020 the working day, adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 5.0% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in November 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.2% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 6.4% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in November 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In November 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

Total Producer Price Index in November 2020 increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 2.6%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in November 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 1.5%. 

According to the preliminary data in October 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.2% as compared to September 2020.

In October 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.9% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in October 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.5% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover fell by 5.3% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in October 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% below the level of the previous month. In October 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

Total Producer Price Index in October 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 2.7%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in October 2020 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 1.5%.

According to preliminary data during the third quarter of 2020 in comparison with the same quarter of 2019 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased.

In the third quarter of 2020 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 25.9%) and the transport performance (by 44.8%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data for the third quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 9.5% compared to the second quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index increased by 7.3%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of September 2020 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 0.4% as compared to the end of June 2020 and reached 2.25 million.

In the third quarter of 2020 in comparison with the second quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 2.7% getting 1 373 BGN.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in September 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 2.8% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary data, in September 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.5% above the level of the previous month. In September 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 1.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in September 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 2.3% as compared to August 2020. In September 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 2.6% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

In the thitd quarter of 2020, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 696 residential buildings with 7 ...

Total Producer Price Index in September 2020 increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month, while compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 3.1%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in September 2020 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices went down by 1.8%.

According to the preliminary data, in August 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.0% below the level of the previous month. In August 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 4.9% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in August 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.7% as compared to July 2020. In August 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 5.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in August 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 2.6% compared to the previous month.

Total Producer Price Index in August 2020 fell by 0.7% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices declined by 3.1%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in August 2020 decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 1.7%.

According to the preliminary data, in July 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In July 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 3.9% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in July 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 2.3% as compared to June 2020. In July 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 6.0% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in July 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.1% compared to the previous month.

According to preliminary data during the second quarter of 2020 in comparison with the same period of 2019 the goods carried and the transport performance by the freight land and water transport increased, respectively by 6.1% and 0.2%.

In the second quarter of 2020 there was a decrease both in the transported passengers (by 47.5%) and the transport performance (by 62.6%) from the passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) compared to the same period of the previous year.

Total Producer Price Index in July 2020 rose by 2.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 2.1%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in July 2020 increased by 1.6% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 0.7%.

According to the preliminary data for the second quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data decreased by 21.8% compared to the first quarter of 2020. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index decreased by 4.4%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of June 2020 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.0% as compared to the end of March 2020 and reached 2.24 million.

In the second quarter of 2020 in comparison with the first quarter of 2020 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 1.5% getting 1 337 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in June 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 4.8% above the level of the previous month. In June 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 2.2% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in June 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 5.8% as compared to May 2020. In June 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 7.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in June 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month.

In the second quarter of 2020, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 362 residential buildings with 5 928 dwellings, of 31 administrative buildings/offices and 935 other buildings. The construction of 979 residential buildings with 4 766 dwellings, of 21 administrative buildings/offices and 584 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in June 2020 rose by 1.0% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 3.2%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in June 2020 increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 0.9%. 

According to the preliminary data, in May 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.3% above the level of the previous month. In May 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 14.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in May 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.1% as compared to April 2020. In May 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 16.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in May 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices kept the level of the previous month.

Total Producer Price Index in May 2020 decreased by 1.0% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 5.3%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in May 2020 decreased by 0.6% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 1.6%.

According to the preliminary data, in April 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.7% below the level of the previous month. In April 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 15.0% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in April 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, went down by 11.4% as compared to March 2020. In April 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 15.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in April 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 1.4% compared to the previous month.

Total Producer Price Index in April 2020 decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 4.3%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in April 2020 decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices fell by 1.1%.

According to the preliminary data for the first quarter of 2020 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 3.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index grew by 4.4%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of March 2020 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.1% as compared to the end of December 2019 and reached 2.26 million.

In the first quarter of 2020 in comparison with the fourth quarter of 2019 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 0.3% getting 1 317 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in March 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 11.2% below the level of the previous month. In March 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 14.0% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in March 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, went down by 5.1% as compared to February 2020. In March 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 6.9% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in March 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices went down by 18.1% compared to the previous month.

In the first quarter of 2020, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 351 residential buildings with 6 317 dwellings, of 22 administrative buildings/offices and 883 other buildings. The construction of 847 residential buildings with 4 454 dwellings, of 12 administrative buildings/offices and 545 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in March 2020 decreased by 2.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices fell by 1.5%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in March 2020 decreased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices grew by 1.7%.

According to the preliminary data in February 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, rose by 1.1% as compared to January 2020. In February 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index increased by 0.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in February 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.9% compared to the previous month. 

According to the preliminary data, in February 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.6% below the level of the previous month. In February 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction decreased by 1.1% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

Total Producer Price Index in February 2020 decreased by 1.0% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices rose by 1.4%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in February 2020 remains unchanged compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices grew by 3.1%.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in January 2020 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous month. The working day adjusted turnover rise by 3.2% as compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to the preliminary data, in January 2020 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.8% above the level of the previous month. In January 2020 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

According to the preliminary data in January 2020 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.6% as compared to December 2019. In January 2020 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index decreased by 0.7% in comparison with the same month of 2019.

Total Producer Price Index in January 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the prices rose by 4.3%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in January 2020 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2019 the domestic prices grew by 4.7%.

According to preliminary data during the fourth quarter of 2019 in comparison with the same period of 2018 there was a decrease both in the goods carried and in the transport performance by the freight land and water transport.

In the fourth quarter of 2019 the transported passengers and the transport performance by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) increased compared to the same period of the previous year, respectively by 1.4% and 12.3%.

According to the preliminary data for the fourth quarter of 2019 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data increased by 1.9% compared to the third quarter of 2019. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index grew by 2.3%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of December 2019 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.0% as compared to the end of September 2019 and reached 2.29 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2019 in comparison with the third quarter of 2019 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 5.1% getting 1 313 BGN.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in December  2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’

According to the preliminary data, in December 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.7% below the level of the previous month. In December 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction also decreased by 0.7% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary data in December 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, fell by 1.8% as compared to November 2019. In December 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index decreased by 1.5% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 512 residential buildings with 7 477 dwellings, of 21 administrative buildings/offices and 1 103 other buildings. The construction of 993 residential buildings with 5 770 dwellings, of 11 administrative buildings/offices and 614 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in December 2019 remains unchanged compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 3.5%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in December 2019 remains unchanged compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 4.5%.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in November 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.4% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary data, in November 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.8% below the level of the previous month. In November 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.3% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary data in November 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, fell by 1.0% as compared to October 2019. In November 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index decreased by 0.4% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

Total Producer Price Index in November 2019 increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 2.8%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in November 2019 rose by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 4.0%. 

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in October 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices kept the level of the previous month.

According to the preliminary data, in October 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.1% above the level of the previous month. In October 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 3.1% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary data in October 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, rose by 1.1% as compared to September 2019. In October 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index increased by 1.7% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to preliminary data during the third quarter of 2019 in comparison with the same period of 2018 there was a decrease both in the goods carried and in the transport performance by the freight land and water transport.

In the third quarter of 2019 the transported passengers and the transport performance by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) increased compared to the same period of the previous year, respectively by 6.6% and 7.3%.

Total Producer Price Index in October 2019 decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 2.3%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in October 2019 rose by 0.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 3.8%.

According to the preliminary data for the third quarter of 2019 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data decreased by 0.6% compared to the second quarter of 2019. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index grew by 3.2%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of September 2019 the number of employees under labour contract decreased by 1.7% as compared to the end of June 2019 and reached 2.31 million.

In the third quarter of 2019 in comparison with the second quarter of 2019 the average monthly wages and salaries decreased by 0.9% getting 1 249 BGN.

According to the preliminary data, in September 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.1% above the level of the previous month. In September 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 6.9% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in September 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary data in September 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 0.3% as compared to August 2019. In September 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index decreased by 0.1% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

In the third quarter of 2019, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 630 residential buildings with 9 018 dwellings, of 23 administrative buildings/offices and 1 188 other buildings. The construction of 1 156 residential buildings with 7 021 dwellings, of 13 administrative buildings/offices and 666 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in September 2019 increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 3.7%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in September 2019 rose by 0.2% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 4.5%.

According to the preliminary data, in August 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.2% below the level of the previous month. In August 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 3.4% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in August 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices decreased by 0.3% compared to the previous month.

According to the preliminary data in August 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 0.1% as compared to July 2019. In August 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 1.3% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

Total Producer Price Index in August 2019 increased by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 3.5%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in August 2019 rose by 0.7% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 4.5%.

According to the preliminary data, in July 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 1.7% above the level of the previous month. In July 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 4.3% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary data in July 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, rose by 0.8% as compared to June 2019. In July 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 0.9% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in July 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 1.0% compared to the previous month.

According to preliminary data during the second quarter of 2019 in comparison with the same period of 2018 there was a decrease both in the goods carried and in the transport performance by the freight transport.

In the second quarter of 2019 the transported passengers by passenger transport (land, water and urban electrical transport) decreased by 0.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, while the transport performance increased by 5.2%.

Total Producer Price Index in July 2019 increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 3.0%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in July 2019 rose by 1.4% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 3.9%.

According to the preliminary data for the second quarter of 2019 the total turnover index in section ‘Transportation, storage and post’, calculated on the basis of seasonally adjusted data decreased by 1.3% compared to the first quarter of 2019. In section ‘Information and communication’ the turnover index grew by 3.6%.

According to the preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute at the end of June 2019 the number of employees under labour contract increased by 1.5% as compared to the end of March 2019 and reached 2.35 million.

In the second quarter of 2019 in comparison with the first quarter of 2019 the average monthly wages and salaries increased by 4.3% getting 1 260 BGN.

According to the preliminary data in June 2019 the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, decreased by 1.9% as compared to May 2019. In June 2019 the working day adjusted Industrial Production Index fell by 3.6% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

According to the preliminary seasonally adjusted data in June 2019 the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices kept the level of the previous month.

According to the preliminary data, in June 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.5% below the level of the previous month. In June 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 1.5% in comparison with the same month of 2018.

In the second quarter of 2019, the municipal authorities issued building permits for construction of 1 591 residential buildings with 8 456 dwellings, of 31 administrative buildings/offices and 1 168 other buildings. The construction of 1 203 residential buildings with 5 650 dwellings, of 24 administrative buildings/offices and 622 other buildings was started.

Total Producer Price Index in June 2019 decreases by 1.1% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the prices rose by 0.9%. Producer Price Index on Domestic Market in June 2019 fell by 0.3% compared to the previous month; compared to the same month of 2018 the domestic prices grew by 2.6%.

According to the preliminary data, in May 2019 the index of production in section ‘Construction’ calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data was 0.4% below the level of the previous month. In May 2019 the working day adjusted index of production in construction increased by 2.6% in comparison with the same month of 2018.